State Chapter Awards

State Chapters recognize deserving individuals with the Lifetime Service to Wresting award, the Outstanding American award and the Medal of Courage award.

Lifetime Service To Wrestling

Given in recognition of 20 years or more of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.

Outstanding American

Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.

Medal of Courage

Presented to a former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.

Dr. William (Billy) Walker

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Steven Burdick

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Russell Johnson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Rusty Johnson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Dan Lewis

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

William Mellars

Year: 2015
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Jerry Sisneros

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Mike Stanley

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

William Bragg

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Leo De Rock

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

David DeGiacomo

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Harlan Hankins

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Greg Maestas

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Art Martinez

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Harvey Starbuck

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

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